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Cadillac to Take on Tesla Head-to-Head: GM CEO
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General Motors CEO, Dan Akerson, has gone on the record to say that Cadillac will be gearing up to take on Tesla head-to-head.
Fiat Plans to Take Full Control of VM Motori
Fiat plans to purchase the remaining half of VM Motori, an Italian engine manufacturer whose ownership is currently split in half between General Motors and Fiat.
GM Working on $30,000 EV with 200-Mile Range
The race is on for a budget-minded electric vehicle with a 200-mile range, as General Motors has confirmed it is working on such a car.
Chevy, GMC Make Up 75 Percent of Full-Size SUVs on the Road
When it comes to full size SUVs, General Motors has the segment locked down.
GM Chief Economist: Recovery is “Here to Stay”
GM’s August sales were the best they’ve been in the better part of a decade and this strong showroom performance seems to indicate an economic recovery is in fact underway.
GM to Offer Almost Autonomous Car by 2020
Nissan isn’t the only auto maker with 2020 in mind for its self-driving car technology.
No Cadillac XLR From New Corvette: Engineer
The chief engineer for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Tadge Jeuchter, has said that the Stingray won’t serve to spawn any other nameplates.
GM Pickup Trucks First to Score Five-Star Safety Rating
GM has something new to boast about: its line of half-ton trucks is the first to garner a five-star safety rating under government rules revised for the 2011 model year.
GM Debuts New Three-Cylinder Turbo Engine
General Motors unveiled its 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine bound initially for the Opal Adam city car ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut.
Toyota Profits Forecasted to be Triple that of GM
Toyota is expected to report $4.5 billion in profits for the quarter ended in June, which would be triple General Motors‘ announcement of $1.4 billion.
General Motors Fires Exec for Fixing Emissions Tests
General Motors has announced that it has fired its top powertrain executive, Sam Winegarden, over irregularities in the American automaker’s emission-testing programs in India.
Toyota Keeps Top Global Sales Spot Through June
Toyota looks poised to keep its title as the world’s top-selling auto maker, beating out General Motors once again.
New Cadillac Logo to Ditch Wreath Design
Cadillac is planning to scrap the laurel wreaths that surround its crest for a refreshed badge that will debut in Pebble Beach next month.
Larger Cadillac Sedan Confirmed by General Motors CEO
Within the next two years, Cadillac will launch a model larger than its XTS sedan according to General Motors CEO Dan Akerson.
General Motors’ New Pickup Trucks Going on a Strict Diet
To help meet future U.S. fuel economy standards and stay competitive with Ford, General Motors is putting its next-generation pickup trucks on a strict diet.
General Motors Assembles Team to Study Tesla
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson believes Tesla could become a disruptive force in the automotive industry and is moving to ensure the American automaker doesn’t get caught off guard.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
General Motors’ Largest Market is Now China
The booming Chinese automotive market has been good to General Motors, with Chinese sales surpassing sales figures in the U.S.
GM Recall Might Expand Under NHTSA Probe
Nearly 5,000 vehicles could be added to a recall General Motors announced in May.
Detroit Urges 30-Year Phase-Out For Tariff on Japan Cars
Now that Detroit automakers have failed to keep Japan out of regional free trade talks, they are hoping that the U.S. will listen to its demand that the auto tariffs are phased out in no less than 25 to 30 years.
GM, Honda Partner for Cheaper Fuel Cells by 2020
Honda and General Motors announced today that they have signed a partnership to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology.
GM CEO Wants Opel Cascada, Adam Models Added to Buick Lineup
At an investor’s conference at General Motors‘ Detroit proving grounds this month, CEO Dan Akerson expressed his desire to add the Opel Adam and Cascada to the Buick model lineup.
Chevrolet Announces Five-Year Deal with The Oscars
Chevrolet has announced a five-year advertising deal with The Oscars, giving the American automaker access to over 10 million viewers each year.
GM Surprises in J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality Study, Scion Comes in Last
J.D. Power released the results of its latest Initial Quality Study at this month’s Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit. The survey had some very surprising results.
